The role of a Constable in District 55 primarily involves maintaining peace and assisting in the enforcement of local laws. Constables may also serve court documents and provide security in courtrooms. Joshua Raby plans to fulfill these responsibilities with a focus on community engagement, integrity, and transparency. He intends to use his experience as a community leader and motivational speaker to foster a closer relationship between law enforcement and the community, ensuring that the needs and concerns of District 55's residents are addressed effectively.

Joshua Raby's unique qualifications stem from his extensive background in community service, leadership, and advocacy. As a graduate of leadership programs, a chairman of several councils, and an active volunteer in community organizations, Joshua has a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities within District 55. His experience as a motivational speaker and life coach equips him with the skills to communicate effectively, inspire others, and lead with empathy and understanding. His commitment to the community and proven leadership skills make him an ideal candidate for the role of Constable.

Residents of District 55 can get involved in Joshua's campaign in several ways. They can volunteer for various campaign activities such as door-knocking, making phone calls, or helping with social media outreach. Residents can also participate in hosting or attending fundraising events to support the campaign financially. Additionally, staying informed about campaign events and sharing information with friends and neighbors is another valuable way to contribute. Anyone interested in getting involved can sign up through the campaign website or contact the campaign team for more information.

A constable is a “conservator of peace” in a certain county.

A constable’s duties are:

(1) To attend the circuit court of the county when summoned by the sheriff for that purpose

(2) To execute and return all summons, executions and other process directed to him by any lawful authority

(3) To pay over moneys collected by virtue of his office to the person entitled thereto

(4) To perform such other duties as are or may be required of him by law.

Constables can carry a pistol, make arrests, stop and question any person within reason and conduct searches for dangerous weapons. Constables may also fulfill other duties such as escort a wedding or funeral, enforce traffic at a church or school, and provide security at community events.

The requirements are: to be a citizen of that county, have no criminal record, and be old enough to carry a firearm. There can only be one constable elected by each voting precinct. As of Feb. 2021, there are 21 counties in Alabama who still have constables. Those counties are: -

Barbour - Choctaw - Conecuh - Coosa - Dallas - DeKalb - Elmore - Etowah - Franklin - Greene - Jefferson - Marengo - Marion - Mobile - Monroe - Russell - Sumter - Talladega - Walker - Wilcox - Winston

The term for a constable is 4 years, beginning on the first Monday, after the second Tuesday in January following the election.10 The elections for constables are held during Presidential Election years within counties that still have the position.

Yes, if the candidate has received contributions or made expenditures with a view toward bringing about his or her election or has qualified with a party. As with other candidates, the contributions or expenditures must reach the filing threshold of $1,000 to trigger the Appointment of Principal Campaign Committee form and the reporting requirements. Should the constable candidate file under a party affiliation, the candidate must file their Appointment of Principal Campaign Committee form upon their qualification.

If they intend to run under a party affiliation, they must. They can also run as a write-in candidate, if they wish. Qualifying fees and requirements may vary by county party.

Every constable must purchase a bond with a minimum value of $1,000, not at the expense of the county. This purchase must be done prior to assuming office and filed with their probate office. The bond must be filed with their probate office within 40 days after the declaration of election or after the appointment to office. State officials must purchase a surety bond to ensure that the government should not have to pay for damages, should the state official fail to execute their responsibilities faithfully.

Constables must file 3 forms: their bond, their oath of office, and their SOS-C-Form-1. The bond and oath of office are to be filed with the probate office. The probate office may set deadlines for filing. Contact the probate office to determine these deadlines. The SOS-C-Form-1 and the oath of office are to be mailed to:

Secretary of State

Attn: Government Support

PO Box 5616

Montgomery, AL 36103-5616

The SOS-C-Form-1 verifies that the constable has been duly elected or appointed to serve in the office and that the bond and oath of office have been filed with the probate judge. After this form has been filed and processed, the constable will receive a commission certificate. This can be found on the Oath of Office Information Center page at sos.alabama.gov. This form must be notarized with a notary seal before submitting. The SOS-C-Form-1 and a copy of the oath of office is to be filed with the Secretary of State’s Office with a $5 check/money order made payable to the Alabama Secretary of State for a processing fee. Mail to:

Secretary of State

Attn: Government Support

PO Box 5616

Montgomery, AL 36103-5616

In order to receive the constable ID, commission certificate qualifications must be met. Email a headshot photo to [email protected] and mail a check/money order payable to State of Alabama for $15 to:

Secretary of State

Attn: Government Support

PO Box 5616

Montgomery, AL 36103-5616